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The Loretto Abbey Online Auction is Now Open: Claim your piece of history
November 26, 2018 The Loretto Sisters are marking a significant passage this month as they move from their current premises at 101 Mason Boulevard to Presentation Manor, a new senior’s residence for religious and lay persons. (Details of their transition can be found...
Seeking Loretto Abbey Alumnae in Tech or Communications to Share Their Experiences with Loretto Abbey Students
November 21, 2018 Loretto Abbey is hosting after-school STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and SHSM (Specialized High School Major) Outreach Assemblies starting in January 2019. They are looking for speakers who work in a business, ICT...
Loretto Sisters are Leaving the Abbey
November 20, 2018 The Loretto Sisters are marking a significant passage in November as they move from their current premises at 101 Mason Boulevard to Presentation Manor, a new senior’s residence for religious and lay persons. The Sisters moved from the old Loretto...
Alumna Spotlight on Ida Altomare (nee Banylis) LCS class of 1975
At LCS: Ida graduated Loretto College School in 1975. She remembers how the Loretto high school experience was special and cherishes her time in a small school attached to a convent and considers herself blessed to be a Loretto girl. "I always admired Marlyn Bell. I...
The Erminia Tonelli Story
My Invincible Wife: The Erminia Tonelli Story A Photographed Exhibition by Sholom Wargon October 25, 2018 - November 30, 2018 Erminia Tonelli a beloved Guidance Counsellor and teacher of extended French at Loretto Abbey for 26 years passed away last year after a...
LCS Open House Oct 2018
On October 17, 2018 Loretto College School opened its doors to guests, alumnae, soon-to-be students and their families. It was a great introduction to the Loretto community and an excellent reminder of why so many of us carry fond memories of our days at Loretto....
Alumnae Spotlight on Kathryn Chan & Mikaela Comella Class of 2009
At the Abbey: Kathryn and Mikaela met in Grade 9 French class at Loretto Abbey (Toronto) back in 2005, forming a quick bond as they worked through conjugations. Over the course of our four years at the Abbey, they were involved in countless extra-circular activities...
Order of Mary Ward Event
Sunday, September 23, 2018. Every year the Loretto Alumnae Association honours a member of our community who exemplifies the qualities of Mary Ward. This year we celebrated Shelley MacDonald, Loretto Abbey Graduate of 1987. The event began with a mass in the Loretto...
Alumna Spotlight on Marilyn Bell
Loretto College Student Marilynn Bell was the first person to swim across Lake Ontario. At LCS: “It was hard on me,” she said. “For several weeks after the swim, I couldn’t go back to school. I was devastated.” Touring to talk about her accomplishment — and avoiding...
2018 Recipient of the Order of Mary Ward is Announced!
After careful consideration, the Loretto Alumnae Board is pleased to announce this years' recipient of the Order of Mary Award, Shelley MacDonald, who is a graduate of Loretto Abbey, class of 1987. Every year we bestow a prestigious award, named in honour of the...